YEARLY HIGH
212.0282 TZS
YEARLY LOW
186.2424 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.7542 TZS

2016 BWP to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 212.0282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 186.2424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.7858 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.4495 to the December average rate of 202.7540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 212.0282 was down 9.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 233.7062, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,060,141 TZS
2015 Average 1,004,884 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 931,212 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,929.19 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

210.2510
187.5584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to TZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 196.8221, compared to 204.6863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.8221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 204.6863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 11.5852 TZS (High: 206.4962 / Low: 194.9110). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1643 TZS (High: 205.5183 / Low: 200.3540).

May Spread (Volatile) ±11.5852
July Spread (Stable) ±5.1643

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.7143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 208.3599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 208.6814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3215 (-0.15%).

2016 Avg (August) 208.3599
2015 Avg (August) 208.6814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.6066 186.2424 189.4495
February 197.7178 191.0851 193.8681
March 201.3140 191.4237 196.0846
April 206.6794 198.3047 202.8750
May 206.4962 194.9110 199.1607
June 205.0002 195.4921 199.4947
July 205.5183 200.3540 203.0821
August 212.0282 202.3839 208.3599
September 209.4737 200.6980 205.2142
October 208.2627 202.1073 205.1173
November 209.2867 199.1852 203.5904
December 206.0769 199.7483 202.7540